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PCA/Part-time Caregiver

Warwick, RI

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am a 37-year-old female caregiver and a licensed CNA. I am an experienced senior care provider as well as special needs. My experience includes, bathing/personal hygiene, transfers, using a hoyer lift to transfer to and from wheelchair, companionship, errands, light housekeeping and cooking. I prepare meals and can administer...
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Providence, RI

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hi, I'm Mary! I have been working with children for over 10 years. I have experience working with children of all ages, including infants. I enjoy being outside, getting creative, and planning age appropriate fun activities to help aid in child development. In the past I have specialized in working with children with special...

Liz D. says "Mary was amazing!!!! Kind and easy going. She is knowledgeable and trustworthy. She took excellent care of my severely autistic son and my busy wild...

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Babysitter

Fall River, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Emily and I am 30 years old. I am CPR/first aid certified with the AHA and also have a CNA course under my belt. I am very experienced working with children. I have completed two classes on child development and child care, and worked in the Barnstable Early Learning center for two years. I have experience being...

Kelly G. says "Emily was hired for my family when my little girl was only 2 years old and we had just started our family. We were not on care.com at the time. Our little...

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Providence, RI

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi my name is Susan, I am a mother of 5 and grandmother of 4 till recently I worked with special needs and now I work with an older couple part time. I have 40 years of experience, with children.
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Mother And Grandmother Or 2 Looking To Care For Your Family.

Warwick, RI

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Now that both my daughters are grown, I am looking to fill some of my time. I have 30 plus years of experience both personally and professional with children. I have worked with children/special needs children for 18 years and raised 2 daughters of my own. I currently babysit and can give references.
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Warwick, RI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Errands
mobility assistance
companionship
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Amber. I am experienced in elder care, Alzheimer's , dementia care, and special needs. I have been working in healthcare since I was 18, starting my first position as an Activity assistant in 2008. I eventually went on to become a licensed CNA in 2011. I have worked in long term care, home care, group homes and...
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Warwick, RI

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
My name is David, and I am 42 years old with six years of experience as a Direct Support Professional. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of young adults with special needs, including individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down syndrome. I am an understanding, compassionate, and...
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Experienced, Nurturing Nanny With A Background In Behavior & Special Needs

Warren, RI

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$20/hr
20 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I'm a nanny with over 20 years of experience currently looking for a new family! I'm looking for a part time position (approximately 20 hours a week) with some flexibility for days and times. I have experience with newborn through age 17 including (but not limited to) infant care, before & after school care, bringing children...
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Holly C.'s Photo

Warren, RI

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$18/hr
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
My experience with children began with volunteering in my children's classrooms and led me to become a teacher's assistant in a kindergarten class. After getting into the nursing field, I worked as a school nurse in a high school for many years. I now work with young adults with special needs.
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Alyxandria P.'s Photo

Tiverton, RI

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$26/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello families! Nanny here searching for a spout to have loads of fun with. I am a 36-year-old mother of an older child who is in school full-time. I am looking for a nanny position a few days a week. My available now is the weekends come march it will be afternoons and weekends. I have 7 years of nanny experience. I also have...
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Warren, RI

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My professional experience includes being a junior counselor at a special needs camp, as well as currently being a Behavioral Health Specialist, I am looking to diversify my experience and gain understanding from experiences of other families. I am very knowledgeable on Minecraft and would be thrilled to explore ways to utilize...
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Stephanie M.'s Photo

Fall River, MA

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$19/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
I am a 26-year-old with a bachelor's degree in child psychology and a master's degree in applied behavior analysis, both from Salve Regina University. I am currently working at a mental health clinic but would love to return to working with children. I have previous experience working with at-risk and special needs youth ages...
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Arynne B.'s Photo

Riverside, RI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm a mom of a child with special needs, with special needs siblings, and work with special needs children! I've been babysitting/caring for children for 20 years. I have cared for ages newborn - adult, as I have an extensive background caring for individuals with special needs. I'm able to care for multiple children at a time,...
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Alecia G.'s Photo

Warwick, RI

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I'm Alecia, and I have over 13 years of experience supporting children of all abilities in early childhood and special education settings. I've worked with kids with autism, developmental delays, behavioral needs, and medical complexities, and I'm skilled in creating calm, structured, and supportive routines. I'm patient,...
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Caretaker Who Truly Cares

Fall River, MA

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$17/hr
8 years experience
I have several years experience working with children and adults with special needs that has shaped my patience, empathy, and deep understanding of individualized care. I have supported children with autism, ODD, and developmental delays, and I am comfortable working with a wide range of behavioral, emotional, and cognitive...
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Summer Sitter/ Tutor

Warwick, RI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Kayla . I am a teacher in Woonsocket but I am looking for summer work as a babysitter/tutor. I have over 10 years of experience working with children from ages 3-12. I have babysat, worked in special needs classrooms and taught elementary and middle school. I am also certified in first aid/ CPR and I used to...
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Shelley S.'s Photo

Warwick, RI

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$18/hr
I have worked with children and adults with special health care needs for 25 years. Some of my past employers include Bradley Hospital, Gateway healthcare, and Rhode Island parent information at work. I currently work direct support two evenings a week with an autistic male adult through The Fogarty Center.
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Sydney K.'s Photo

Warwick, RI

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a positive and energetic recent college graduate looking to help a family this summer while I work on my PA school application process. I am available full time starting in June until the end of August (possibly longer but that is TBD). I have 4 years of paid childcare experience in both babysitting and daycare settings. I...
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Janise

Warwick, RI

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Janise, I am currently a student at Rhode Island College, pursuing a degree in Social Work. Outside of school, I am an artist with more than 7 years of professional artistic experience; I can sculpt, sew, paint, crochet, write, and I do photography. I am CPR certified, and I have three years of professional social...
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Melissa P.'s Photo

Warwick, RI

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have worked with children for most of my adult life. I am a mom to 3 adult sons. As a nurse I have worked with a wide range of children with special needs. I am also a proud much older sister to five younger siblings and absolutely considered the favorite auntie to over 10 little ones!
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $23.00/hr as of October 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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